How do I apply to the Emergency Medical Services, A.S. program?
To apply, you’ll need to complete the general admission application to Gulf Coast State College. Visit the Gulf Coast admissions page to learn more about the application process.
Consult the Gulf Coast State College Catalog for specific program and course information.
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Program Requirements
| Communications Area |
CH |
| •+*ENC1101, English I |
3 |
| Humanities Area |
3 |
| *Visual and Performing Arts |
See General Education Requirement |
| *Philosophy/Religion |
See General Education Requirement |
| *Literature |
See General Education Requirement |
| Mathematics Area |
3 |
| See General Education Requirement |
| Natural Sciences Area |
| Biological Science |
BSC1020, Human Biology |
3 |
| Social Sciences Area |
| |
See General Education Requirement |
3 |
| Major Courses |
| +#*EMS1761, Assistant Teaching in Emergency Medical Services |
3 |
| +*#EMS1119, Emergency Medical Tech |
5 |
| +*#EMS1335, Emergency Vehicle Operator |
1 |
| +*#EMS1401, Emergency Medical Tech Lab |
5 |
| +*#EMS1555, Trauma Management |
1 |
| +*#EMS2231, Paramedic I |
9 |
| +*#EMS2232, Paramedic II |
8 |
| +*#EMS2233, Paramedic III |
2 |
| +*#EMS2425, Paramedic Internship |
6 |
| +*#EMS2435, Paramedic I Lab |
7 |
| +*#EMS2436, Paramedic II Lab |
7 |
| +*#EMS2553, Pediatric Advanced Life Support |
1 |
| +*#EMS2934, Advanced Medical Life Support |
1 |
| *#EMS1310, Emergency Medical Services Management |
1 |
| +*#RET1934, Advanced Cardiac Life Support |
1 |
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS
|
73
|
| Refresher Courses |
| +EMS1381C, Emergency Medical Technician Refresher |
2 |
| +EMS2391C, Paramedic Refresher |
3 |
Both Refresher courses are offered by Distance Education as well as in the classroom.
Additional graduation requirements: Students must have fulfilled the requirement
for the chosen major, earned a minimum of 25 percent of the total hours required for
the degree in residence at Gulf Coast State College, and be registered as a student
at Gulf Coast State College during the semester of graduation.
• General Education Core.
+ Prerequisites and/or corequisites required. See course descriptions.
# Applies to A.S. degree and certificate programs.
= PSAV course.
* Minimum grade of "C" required.
